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The answer ACANTHA has 3 possible clue(s) in existing crosswords.
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Definitions of acantha in various dictionaries:
noun - any sharply pointed projection
noun - a sharp spiny part
ACANTHA - Acantha (Greek: , English translation: "thorny") is often claimed to be a minor character in Greek mythology whose metamorphosis was the origin of th...
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A tine that doesn't end in sharp spike |
Cutting of magnolia can�t have thorny growth |
Last Seen in these Crosswords & Puzzles |
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Jul 9 2010 The Telegraph - Toughie |
May 24 2002 The Guardian - Cryptic crossword |
May 24 2002 The Guardian - Cryptic crossword |
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A sharp spiny part or structure, such as the spinous process of a vertebra. |
Acantha description |
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Acantha (Greek: , English translation: "thorny") is often claimed to be a minor character in Greek mythology whose metamorphosis was the origin of the Acanthus plant. The tale goes that Acantha was a nymph loved by the god Apollo. Acantha however rebuffed Apollo's advances and scratched his face. As a result, Apollo transformed her into the Acanthus, a plant with spiny leaves. |